Michael R. Shidler, 52, of West Lafayette, died unexpectedly at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009 in St. Elizabeth Medical Center Emergency Room, Lafayette. He was born April 15, 1957 in Lafayette to Donald and Joan (Steely) Shidler and was a 1976 graduate of Benton Central High School. His marriage was to Tam J. Holder on September 19, 1981 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lafayette. She survives. Mr. Shidler worked for Tate and Lyle - North Plant (formerly A.E. Staley's) for the last 25 years and was currently Chief Modifier. Previously he worked for Eisner Jewell for several years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Otterbein. He loved the outdoors and was an avid Indiana University fan. Surviving with his wife and parents are two children, Jenna E. Shidler of Lafayette and Curtis R. Shidler of West Lafayette and a sister, Teresa Fliflet of Lafayette. Also surviving is his mother-in-law, Wilma Mills, a brother-in-law, Jeff Holder (wife: Tam) and many nieces and nephews. Mike was a wonderful and loving husband and father. His ability to care and put others before himself made him a truly special person. He will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by a nephew Joshua Reifel and a brother-in-law, Monte Holder. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2009 and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Otterbein. Fr. Ambrose Ziegler and Pastor Mark Powell to officiate. Interment to follow in Montmorenci Cemetery. Donations may be made in Mike's honor to the Otterbein Fire Department, St. Charles Catholic Church or Benton County Community Foundation. Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston is entrusted with funeral arrangements.